Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients for Fresh Noodles

250g Noodlelicious Noodle Flour 

10g Salt

135g Water

25g Lye Water

Ingredients for Basil Pesto Sauce

120g Basil Leaves

70g Grated Parmesan

90g Garlic, Finely Chopped

60g Peanuts, Roasted

170g Salt

2g Pepper

1g Olive Oil

Procedure for Fresh Noodles:

1. Mix lye water and water. Then, dilute salt in this mixture until dissolved. 
2. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix all prepared ingredients for 6 minutes at medium speed or until it all comes together.  
3. Place the dough in the roller machine and flatten to your desired thickness. 
4. Cut the flattened dough using the noodle cutter machine.
5. Boil the fresh noodles and drain before tossing with the Basil Pesto Sauce.

Procedure for Basil Pesto Sauce:

1. Grind the roasted peanuts and garlic cloves separately beforehand.
2. In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil and roasted peanuts several times.
3. Add the garlic and parmesan cheese. Scrape down the sides of the food processor/blender with a rubber spatula to ensure and even mixture.
4. Slowly pour the olive oil while the food processor/blender is running. This will help it emulsify and keep the olive oil from separating. Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor/blender.  
5. Add the salt and ground black pepper and pulse to mix it for a short time. 
6. Toss this sauce with the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves and cherry tomatoes.